Asma Al Assad

Syrian regime’s first lady ‘culpable’ in war crimes

A British-Syrian dual national, Asma al Assad has played an active role in the devastating Syrian war, and a growing political role in the regime’s government. She also risks losing her British citizenship.

Is the West shifting towards recognising Bashar al Assad once again?

Recently, the US suggested that Assad does not necessarily have to go. Nonetheless, experts say it is still too early to ascertain whether the West's attitude towards the regime has changed.

With the Caesar Act, Bashar al Assad rules over a kingdom of bones

While US sanctions don't translate to accountability, it will draw blood from the Syrian regime.

US sanctions dozens including Assad's wife in new Syria campaign

The first batch of designations target 39 people or entities, including Syrian regime leader Bashar al Assad personally as well as his wife Asma ⁠— the first time she has been targeted by US sanctions.

A who's who of the Assad family in Syria

Sunni majority Syria was carved out of Ottoman Turkey in 1945, but since 1970, the Assad clan from an Alawite minority has ruled over it.

Anti-Assad demonstrations break out in southern Syria as currency collapses

Protests erupted in Suweida over deteriorating living standards, as Assad struggles to keep the economy afloat.

Top British PR firm expelled over South African campaign

Bell Pottinger was expelled from industry's trade association over a campaign that was seen to have deliberately stoked racial tensions in South Africa in support of President Jacob Zuma and his ruling party.